
Coronavirus Tier Four
The Government has announced a new Coronavirus Tier Four and have cancelled the Christmas Bubbles for Bedfordshire and across the South East of England (including London).
The Government has announced a new Coronavirus Tier Four and have cancelled the Christmas Bubbles for Bedfordshire and across the South East of England (including London).
Our friends at Healthwatch Bedford Borough have again shared the pharmacy opening hours for the festive period.
With the Christmas and New Year bank holidays coming up, the Council is reminding people to check when their bins will be collected over the festive period.
A scheme to ensure all children in Bedford Borough can stay fed and well over Christmas is underway after Mayor Dave Hodgson launched a free school meal food voucher programme for the Christmas holiday period, honouring the commitment he made earlier this year that no child in Bedford Borough should go hungry.
There is widespread flooding in areas across North Bedfordshire and surrounding counties, with roads closed in a number of locations following heavy and persistent rainfall.
River levels are rising and flood warnings have been declared for the River Great Ouse. Residents at risk of flooding are being contacted directly and being advised to take measures to keep themselves safe, with widespread flooding expected.